We decided to do a wonderful showcase + tribute to the legacy of TV host Mister Rogers.

 

TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:

*Mike, Gil & I all get to discuss the documentary and Tom Hanks biopic on the subject matter

*James also talks about how his dad worked at a Sears & Roebuck company that was a sponsor for the show back in the day
*Does Keith David get any fanmail from being on this show?
*We also discuss the many network & cable TV channel's programs for different Captain Kangeroo type material at this time
*Other educational programs with a similar format
*One of us got really emotional mid-recording while doing this detailed tribute to a selfless icon who wanted to truly help those around him
*A clip from Fred Rogers' 1997 Acceptance Speech at the 24th Daytime Emmys Awards is featured
*How Mr. Rogers encouraged America to overcome the 9/11 tragedy
*We talk about many of the ways that dealing with unwanted dreams, peers' alcoholism and anger can be solved by many of the lessons that Mr. Rogers sponsored
*And we also mention the SCTV, National Lampoon Radio Hour, Clerks Comic Book, Celebrity Death Match & Ultimate Showdown parodies of this amazing icon!